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RK14 VMJ

2014 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,490 mi
Last recorded101,490 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sportage58,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 VMJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 101,490 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 93,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,437 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 88,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/60/17

Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,609 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,003 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 22,217 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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RK14 VMJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2014 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 58,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK14 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 12 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK14 VMJ registered?

RK14 VMJ is a 2014 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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